[3.0] Crit 1hand Flicker Duelist (Slayer)

Intro & build description

Flicker strike is pretty interesting skill in a sense it’s one of the most unique in the game. It completely differs from other melee skills because you jump from monster to monster extremely quickly almost without any need to aim. This build focuses on utilizing 1-handed weapons and high critical strike chance and Lycosidae shield which makes your enemies unable to evade your attacks.

Build Pros

Amazing dps

Very fast clear

Unique and satisfying playstile

Hardcore viable

Can easily farm endgame labyrinth

Build Cons

Physical reflect can be harsh

While using flicker strike, you briefly lose control over your character

Is terminus or Oros not more powerful than 1h dagger? i have been playing flicker since the game was in beta and i just dont see how this build is as viable as the other options, especially since this was how you played flicker before the items mentioned above became the mainstream for the build.

Well, I’ve never played Oro’s so I don’t have opinion on that build. I don’t think this build lacks damage at all, has great leech, 20% cull and stun immunity. It can clear T16s, Uber & Shaper so I think it’s alright not being Oro’s or Terminus build.

ok perfect, that is what i was looking for, the description didn’t really say if it could run all content, I really like how you balanced the defensive with this build, I will definitely give it a shot. Thanks!

idk. i’am enjoing this build now. It was little bit hard to clear areas with Fire Attack Support . After change on Melee Splash it’s sound like “wow” 😀 I’am new in poe, was playing only 2 times before, so all of this info stuff is pretty hard for me, but this build i like more that arc inquisitor build 🙂 Iam lvl 75 now trying some low lvl maps. 1 tip which helps me in exp – don’t use dagger xD i mean for exp find some xx-xxx 1h-2h weapon till u got dagger with high phys dmg. At present i’ve got trouble with Blood Rage… Abyssus equpted and thats why my blood rage burns me out very fast. Lightning Coil also equiped but i can’t understand how it can balance that damage. No any dmg reduction or smth. Only -60% lighting ressist etc… In general this build very interesting to play, but if you stop – you die as well

Oh, i’am using it. Thx for answer! Now i think i’am better with Blood Rage, coz of huge lifesteal. I have 1 more question please… This item build is “end game” items? I mean should i find something better after 90+ lvl? Coz all items are cheap(except Atziri’s Acuity ofc :D) and at 82 lvl i bought all of this. My dps now under 5 charges is ~16-17k. So i can enchant my gems to 20% quality and lay up chaosses for Atziri’s Acuity. And it will be my final dps or i can somehow improve it? Sry coz of my bad english and also for stupid newbee questions…

Good to hear you’re doing better with it! Some good upgrades would be:

Amulet with at least 30% crit chance and at least 30% crit multiplier, #-# physical damage to attacks and at least 30% – 40% increased elemental damage with attacks. Look for amulet with as many of those mods as possible and as high rolls as possible. Rings – best rings would be Diamond Rings with #-# physical damage to attacks, % increased elemental damage with attacks, life and resistances. Get belt with %increased elemental damage with weapons for damage boost, obviously don’t forget about life and resists, make sure they are capped. (Some of the jewelry I mentioned will be more expensive than Acuity btw if you want to go all in on damage). Physical damage to attacks and attack speed is great on gloves as well but again, don’t forget about life.

And the most importatly always look for upgrades on your weapon, that’s the most important part.

Also, I’m level 40 right now and I don’t get how you’re supposed to be able to kill bosses with flicker, are you really supposed to just stand and hit with frenzy? Would it not be better to just go raider?